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Your Horse Isn’t Stiff — You’re Just Seeing the Result of This
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 13/04/2026If you’ve ever felt like one rein is harder… your horse feels stiff… or something just isn’t quite even… You’re not alone. This is one of the most common things I see. And it’s easy to label it as stiffness. But in many cases, what you’re feeling isn’t actually stiffness at all.
Why Flexible Horses Move Better
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 30/03/2026You can have a horse that looks “fit”, but still feels stiff, heavy, or uneven to ride. More often than not, the missing piece isn’t more work. It’s flexibility. Because without it, your horse physically can’t move as well as they’re capable of — no matter how hard they try.
The Truth About Crookedness
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 23/02/2026Crookedness has been framed as a training flaw, a rider problem, or something that should disappear if you just ride straighter, add more leg, or school harder. But here’s the truth: crookedness is not a failure. It’s a natural starting point. And when we misunderstand it, we often end up creating tension, compensation, and long-term issues instead of strength and balance.
3 Common Straightness Myths
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 16/02/2026Straightness is one of the most talked-about goals in training…and one of the most misunderstood. Because most riders think straightness is something you create from the outside. But in reality? Straightness is something the horse can only offer when their body is capable of it.
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